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In Ukraine, two U.S. Marine veterans have died in the war

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In Ukraine, two U.S. Marine veterans have died in the war

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American and British media report the death of two U.S. Marine veterans in Ukraine at the beginning of December. This was reported by Voice of America.

Californian Ethan Gertzvich was killed by Russians in Ukraine on December 8, just 11 days before he was scheduled to return home to the United States, according to one of the American publications last week.

Another U.S. Marine veteran, Graham Dale, who was born in Ireland and later emigrated to the United States, was killed in close combat on December 9 by Russian forces.

According to his comrade, U.S. Army veteran Ryan O'Leary, Dale died while repelling an attack by Russian forces that broke through his unit's line.

"Instead of retreating or hiding, he ran into the combat. Dale killed multiple enemy soldiers before being wounded. The enemy assault was stopped due to his actions, and those of the Ukrainians with him which prevented the line from collapsing," said O'Leary.

His comrades returned the soldier to a safe place and tried to save his life, but he died from injuries.

According to a list compiled by an American media, at least 46 Americans have died in Ukraine since February 2022, including 11 Marine veterans. Official U.S. sources do not provide estimates of the death of American volunteers in Ukraine.

The Odessa Journal
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